1. Christian Bale
Christian Bale got interested in theater at a fairly young age. When he was nine, he was featured in a commercial for the first time. His classmates didn’t like his hobby. They bullied him and beat him up. However, the talented teen didn’t give up. And what happened later? Bingo! He showed up on a TV screen as Batman! This is probably one of the most desired male roles. Today, Bale is a world-famous actor who has received numerous awards including an Oscar and a Golden Globe.
2. Jessica Alba
Believe it or not, but a stunning beauty Jessica Alba suffered from bullying at high school. She was victimized for her Texas accent and buck teeth. Also, she was quite an awkward teenager. As a result, her peers taunted her. Alba managed to overcome her clumsiness and become a model. Now she is a successful actress and entrepreneur. And this grown-up girl with buck teeth was ranked number six on “The Most Beautiful Women in the World.”
3. Winona Ryder
Secondary school was the absolute hell for Winona Ryder. She was beaten up by a group of bullies. They shouted some anti-gay words at her and called her a boy. She had a short haircut in those years because of her obsession with the movie “Bugsy Malone.” As the actress recalls, she dropped out of school after one of the beatings. One day, her old bully asked her for an autograph at a cafe. She swore loudly at him. The strength of mind helped Ryder recover from bullying and build a successful career in film industry.
4. Taylor Swift
No pain; no gain. Taylor Swift is the living proof of the old wisdom. The singer admitted that high school bullies inspired her to start writing songs. And you know what? These days, people all around the world admire her talent. Swift is a top 10 most followed people on Instagram.
5. Steven Spielberg
At school, Steven Spielberg was victimized for being a nerd. He stayed away from noisy parties and devoted himself to studies. His peers bullied him for this. Life has shown that Spielberg did everything right. His runaway success in movie-making owes a lot to his diligence at school. He is known as a distinguished film producer, movie director, and business person of our age. The sheer fact that Spielberg was ranked second on The Great Living Directors speaks for itself.
6. Madonna
You could hardly find a person who hasn’t heard of Madonna. She is a very recognizable person on the modern music stage. But in hindsight, she wasn’t always that well-liked. The Queen of pop music had a tough life at school. She said that boys called her “a hairy monster” and bullied her because of that. So what did she do? She ceased to shave her armpits. This is so typical of Madonna, isn’t it? She is well-known for her rebellious nature. And she has been ranked 43 on The Best Singers of All Time the years after.
7. Lady Gaga
Without a doubt, Lady Gaga has got her style. She began to wear extravagant clothes since school. No wonder her classmates called her a freak and made fun of her. It made her life unbearable. However, the singer managed to pull herself together. She stopped paying attention to all the gossip behind her back. These days, Lady Gaga has dedicated fans all over the globe. She calls them “little monsters” and encourages them to be who they are no matter what. Fortune favors the bold.
8. Kate Winslet
Some teens get bullied at school because of their weight. Kate Winslet was one of them. She has never been a slender child. Her classmates teased her and called “blubber.” Such offensive nicknames made her feel horrible. But she didn’t give up on her dream to become an actress. Over the years, the ugly duckling turned into a beautiful swan. Currently, we know Winslet as one of the most beautiful women in the world. She also won an Oscar for one of her roles.
9. Daniel Radcliffe
During his adolescence, the Harry Potter star wasn’t a popular teen. His class fellows considered him “uncool” and poked fun at him. On one occasion, 14-year-old Radcliffe even put up a fight with his 19-year-old bully. In fairness, it must be said that such battles look spectacular only in the movies. It was a negative experience for both guys since they punched each other for real. Now Radcliffe is the one having the last laugh. At his young age, he is a famous actor and a role model for many teenagers across the globe. If you are being bullied now, keep in mind that school is just a phase of your life. It won’t last forever. Everything will get better. The next time you feel oppressed, recall those celebrities from the list who experienced bullying as well. If they managed to get through it and pick themselves up, you can do it, too. Your time to shine will come! Make no doubt about it! Featured photo credit: ladybird2810 via Flickr.com, JD Laslca via Flickr.com, Tom Sorensen via Flickr.com, Josh Hutcherson via Flickr.com, Ricky Brlgante via Flickr.com, Ricardo Sanz Cortlella via Flickr.com, JC Motors via Flickr.com, Chescasantos101 via Flickr.com, Reshma Pradeep via Flickr.com. Featured photo credit: Rishabh Atrey/Flickr.com via flickr.com
